OSHA Inspection: TOP CAPITAL OF NY BROCKPORT LLC

Issued

2017-10-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3802.00 · Current $3802.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:  a) Throughout Establishment - On or about 10/11/17, the employer had not developed and implemented a hazard communication program for housekeeping and maintenance employees who work with materials such as, but not limited to, MicroTech Ammoniated Glass Cleaner (containing 2-butoxyethanol and ammonium hydroxide0, MicroTech Fresh Linen Odor Neutralizer (containing alcohol ethoxylates and isopropyl alcohol), and MixMate Non-Acid Restroom Cleaner Disinfectant (containing ethyl alcohol, tetrasodium EDTA, and dioctyl dimethyl ammonium chloride), and gasoline.   A written program should include descriptions of how criteria for:  1) Labeling and other forms of warning; 2) Safety Data Sheets; AND 3) Employee information and training will be met.  Additionally, a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace must be compiled.  Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non-routine tasks and the informing of contractors of workplace hazards must also be addressed.  The written program must be made available upon request.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2017-10-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h): Employees were not provided effective information and training as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) and -2 on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced into their work area:  a) Throughout Establishment - On or about 10/11/17, employees working with materials such as, but not limited to, MicroTech Ammoniated Glass Cleaner (containing 2-butoxyethanol and ammonium hydroxide0, MicroTech Fresh Linen Odor Neutralizer (containing alcohol ethoxylates and isopropyl alcohol), and MixMate Non-Acid Restroom Cleaner Disinfectant (containing ethyl alcohol, tetrasodium EDTA, and dioctyl dimethyl ammonium chloride), and gasoline, had not received the required information and training.    Employees shall be informed of the following:  1) The requirements of this section; 2) Any operations where hazardous chemicals are present; AND 3) The location and availability of the written Hazard Communication Program, list(s) of hazardous chemicals, and Safety      Data Sheets.  Employee training shall include at least:  1) Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the      work area. 2) The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area. 3) The measures employees can take to protect themselves such as specific procedures, appropriate work practices,     emergency procedures and personal protective equipment to be used. 4) The details of the employers Hazard Communication Program including an explanation of labeling systems, Safety      Data Sheets, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED